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Low uptake of the Hepatitis B vaccine among health workers puts them at risk

The uptake of Hepatitis B vaccination among healthcare workers remains low at 43 per cent.

By Antony Gitonga 2026-04-22 12:25:42

Low uptake of the Hepatitis B vaccine among health workers puts them at risk

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Homa Bay, Garisa, Kwale and Mandera counties worst to be a new mother

By Antony Gitonga 2026-04-20 09:57:00

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How womb bypass saved 'miracle' baby in rare abdominal pregnancy

The mother faces a 50 per cent mortality risk, and the fetus often does not survive, with an estimated perinatal mortality rate of 85 per cent.

By Rodgers Otiso 2026-04-20 09:00:00

Kwale, Nairobi targeted in new push to cut maternal, newborn deaths

Britam Foundation in Partnership with UNFPA launched Lea Salama initiative aimed at reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Kwale and Nairobi Counties .

By Ryan Kerubo 2026-04-03 14:56:00

Kwale, Nairobi targeted in new push to cut maternal, newborn deaths

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Inside a woman's trauma of losing her baby at birth

Reducing the risk starts with good antenatal care in early booking, screening for conditions like diabetes, monitoring foetal growth, and ensuring delivery well equipped facilities.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-03-30 10:00:00

Inside a woman's trauma of losing her baby at birth

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When birth ends in silence: Race to save mothers, newborns

Kenya loses 92 infants and 15 women to childbirth-related causes daily, underscoring a public health emergency as experts warn decades of progress could stall if urgent measures are not taken.

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-03-21 07:00:00

When birth ends in silence: Race to save mothers, newborns

Menopause is a stage to be understood, not a disease

Despite being universal, the conversation around menopause is largely absent in communities, healthcare, and media. Women often navigate these challenges alone.

By Rodgers Otiso 2026-03-02 00:00:00

Menopause is a stage to be understood, not a disease

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Thirty and unrushed: How women are redefining marriage timelines, myths

Turning 30 for Kenyan women is no longer a countdown to marriage.

By Juliet Omelo 2025-12-19 12:00:01

Thirty and unrushed: How women are redefining marriage timelines, myths

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How breastfeeding rooms are empowering working mothers

Breast milk is vital for immune development and cognitive growth. With this room, babies receive proper nutrition while mothers continue their work seamlessly

By Rodgers Otiso 2025-11-24 06:19:00

How breastfeeding rooms are empowering working mothers

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How to recognise child-on-child sexual abuse

Harmful sexual behaviour can involve forcing other children into penetrative acts, such as oral sex, or coercing other children into sexual “play”.

By The Conversation 2025-11-03 17:48:10

How to recognise child-on-child sexual abuse

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Why Gen Z is saying no to having children

Young people are choosing not to have children, at least, not for now. It’s not that they’re against children; they’re against repeating the cycles that once harmed them.

By Juliet Omelo 2025-10-27 16:15:00

Why Gen Z is saying no to having children

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'Zuri died in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit': Ashley Muteti's battle with pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia occurs when a woman develops high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy, usually accompanied by protein in urine or changes in liver and kidney function.

By Ryan Kerubo 2025-10-26 15:00:00

'Zuri died in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit': Ashley Muteti's battle with pre-eclampsia

Support intersex children, parents told

Kajiado North Deputy County Commissioner Yusuf Mohamed said hiding such children would block them from realising their potential as many are cognitively sound.

By Peterson Githaiga 2025-10-26 12:12:56